The Health Law Firm Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it has sued three nursing homes in Ohio and Pennsylvania, citing their “grossly substandard skilled nursing services.” By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On June 15, 2022, the U.S.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MAY 25, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has excluded a Louisiana man from participation in federal healthcare programs due to his ownership interest in seven Louisiana nursing homes that OIG previously excluded. As a result, OIG has excluded the nursing homes and their owner.

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NY Health Law

APRIL 28, 2021

In recent months, there has been a lot of attention on decisions made during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York State in regard to nursing homes. Nursing home operators themselves have faced suspicion in regard to such readmissions. Such funds will be used to support the Nursing Home Quality Pool.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JULY 11, 2022

Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it has sued three nursing homes in Ohio and Pennsylvania, citing their “grossly substandard skilled nursing services.” By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On June 15, 2022, the U.S.

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has given surveyors new rules and updates to allow surveyors to add extra attention and increase oversight in nursing homes regarding the quality of care and quality of life for residents. CMS also added guidance on §483.70(q)

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Provider Trust

AUGUST 9, 2023

Through collaborative efforts with partners such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCUs), and various federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, the OIG employs a comprehensive and data-driven approach to detect, investigate, and prosecute instances of fraud.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

An Illinois licensed practical nurse (LPN) was convicted and sentenced for failing to administer lifesaving measures to a resident in a nursing home in 2017. Additionally, the LPN’s nursing license was suspended for an unspecified period of time. Discussion Points: Review your policies and procedures on CPR.

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Provider Trust

JULY 17, 2023

Their guidance aims to improve a number of potential risks within the healthcare space by improving care at nursing homes and strengthening the program integrity in managed care. OIG pointed to the increased instances of patient neglect abuse as well as the need for oversight within nursing homes.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 17, 2020

As promised , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has expanded its Medicare telehealth coverage during the coronavirus crisis, enabling more patients to get virtual care services from their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 12, 2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services relaxed requirements around reimbursements early in the pandemic, contributing to the upswing in countrywide telehealth visits. " WHY IT MATTERS. Since then, multiple groups have pushed the agency to make such changes permanent. ON THE RECORD.

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Hall Render

APRIL 12, 2024

New president tapped to lead major hospital system in Denver area New president to lead opening of $650M hospital in Wheat Ridge Telehealth program offers support to forensic nurses Colorado Medicaid program settles lawsuit over lack of mental health care for children Colorado is trying to cut prescription drug prices.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care within DHHS is responsible for administering Medicaid services and overseeing long-term care programs, ensuring accessible and quality healthcare for vulnerable populations in Nebraska. Providers must complete three hours of continuing education (CE) in opiate prescribing, with.5

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 18, 2020

On Tuesday, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expanded its Medicare telehealth coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic to enable more patients to get virtual care services from their providers. ON THE RECORD.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 5, 2022

how streamlined licensing and credentialing can help with the psychiatrist shortage. How can telehealth, combined with streamlined licensing and credentialing, help solve the nation's current psychiatrist shortage? Telehealth, however, does so directly and immediately. More than three-quarters of U.S.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JULY 5, 2022

On June 29, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it issued significant changes to surveyor guidance for Long Term Care (LTC) facility health, quality and safety standards. [1] 1] Fact Sheet: Updated Guidance for Nursing Home Resident Health and Safety | CMS. [2]

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Hall Render

MARCH 1, 2024

R1 RCM posts $3.3M in 2023 income Ransomware group leader told hackers to attack hospitals, FBI, HHS say The 23 health systems pushing Congress to act on virtual care Three examples of how AI is going to change medicine U.S. R1 RCM posts $3.3M R1 RCM posts $3.3M

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Tulane’s new nursing school hopes to help bolster the ranks. bill would allow IVF therapy for same-sex veteran marriages; VA denies coverage Cancer-killing gel, minimally-invasive brain shunts: Here are recent startups spun out of area hospitals UMass Memorial named one of top U.S. system turns profit for 1st time in 4 years Mass.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) is a key non-profit organization that supports and advocates for nearly 400 healthcare entities in New Jersey, including hospitals and nursing homes, focusing on quality, affordable healthcare. This process includes multiple agreements, a letter of intent, and a statement of collaboration.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 18, 2022

Amidst a nationwide nursing and skilled nursing facility staffing crisis, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced that additional information regarding nursing home staff numbers will be added to the January 2022 CMS Care Compare website. Weekend Staff.

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Healthcare Law Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In 2021, COVID-19 immunization rates among nursing home staff quickly rose due to federal vaccine mandates for healthcare workers and long-term care facilities participating in the Federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. viii] Who We Help – Nursing Homes | qioprogram.org. pdf (federalregister.gov).

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Hall Render

MARCH 15, 2024

A doctor shares the latest HHS opens probe into UnitedHealth’s cybersecurity as hack fallout continues HHS sends letter to healthcare leaders on Change cyberattack Hospitals face rising labor bill How 4 major payers have been affected by Change Healthcare attack Nonprofit hospitals still have negative outlook, but Fitch projects ‘better times’ Operating (..)

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 Million in Retaliation Suit John Muir, Tenet scrap hospital deal after FTC challenge Kaiser to lay off 79 administrative employees Leaning toward big wins in schizophrenia and vaccines, venture group raises new fund of $389 million Madera hospital creditors want to be paid, including CEO. health care spending hits $4.5

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Hall Render

JUNE 16, 2023

24 spot in national ranking of life science talent What changes did CT make to its Medicaid program in 2023? Rules Luna and MedStar Health partner to improve access to in-home, in-person outpatient physical therapy across Washington, D.C., before Baptist merger Bankruptcy Trustee Wants Doctor To Pay Her $1.6M

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 20, 2023

nursing home advocate: industry in ‘death spiral’ from lack of health care providers, low pay Georgia medical center named one of the ‘most beautiful hospitals in the U.S.’

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Hall Render

JANUARY 12, 2024

NATIONAL 60% of health systems considering ASC joint ventures 9% of hospitals had ‘vulnerable’ cash on hand levels in 2022 $3.7B to settle improper billing allegations COVID-19 variant JN.1 1 ‘more transmissible’?

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Hall Render

MARCH 29, 2024

after cyberattack CHI St. migrants are a housing challenge. migrants are a housing challenge. migrants are a housing challenge. migrants are a housing challenge.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 29, 2022

With a shortage of physicians to address the growing need for care, a lack of providers who accept Medicaid, and access issues due to transportation or office hour challenges, healthcare organizations are looking to technology to help bridge the gap. Addressing the increasing need for behavioral health services is a nationwide challenge.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

CT’s Medicaid reimbursement rates lower than peer states: report Better safety training, reporting, escorts for CT home health care workers focus of new legislation D.C. Mary’s unveils new name, but mission remains unchanged UCHealth sues thousands of patients every year. What they say sets them apart.

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

NATIONAL 14 rural senators push CMS to extend low-wage hospitals’ payment bump in FY2024 American Hospital Association voices support for telehealth expansion bill Behavioral health market to hit $262B by 2029 Biden administration moves to establish ‘guardrails’ for telehealth prescriptions CMS Officials Confirm End of PHE Nursing (..)

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

in Stark law self disclosures: 3 things to know CMS’ staffing proposal will cost nursing homes $6.8B in Stark law self disclosures: 3 things to know CMS’ staffing proposal will cost nursing homes $6.8B in Stark law self disclosures: 3 things to know CMS’ staffing proposal will cost nursing homes $6.8B

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Hall Render

MARCH 9, 2023

in federal funds will allow CT colleges to hire more nursing instructors, provide student tuition support Connecticut hospital expenses $3.5B Billion in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones Proposed bill aims to address ‘truth in advertising’ by Connecticut health care providers Shuttered nursing home in Wallingford sells for $1.6M

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Vincent’s Birmingham names chief nursing officer Local dermatology practice opens location in Greystone Primary care option for seniors joining Five Points West Rural Alabama gets $1.4M to fight opioid epidemic UAB lands $36.7M federal research grant. Here is what it will fund. for Chemotherapy Study US Awards $1.3M

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Maryland hospital regulating board sets 2024 policy schedule, legislative agenda Maryland replaces troubled health system contractor $15.6 Maryland hospital regulating board sets 2024 policy schedule, legislative agenda Maryland replaces troubled health system contractor $15.6

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

5 highest paid anesthesiologists in Washington, DC D.C.’s The fight over the deal is heating up. Groups aim to improve La. healthcare ranking, equity through advocacy Louisiana lawmakers call meeting on Blue Cross Blue Shield MAINE St.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 19, 2024

Francis emergency room KENTUCKY Apollo’s 220-hospital ‘stranglehold’ harms patients and workers, report alleges Humana cuts ‘small’ number of jobs in multiple locations LMU School of Nursing will open Lexington site at CHI Saint Joseph Health Mercy Health announces acquisition of orthopedic center in Paducah, Ky.

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